"How many parking spaces does Ballee Park \u0026 Ride have?"

"Ballee Park \u0026 Ride in Ballymena has approximately 130 parking spaces."

"Is parking free at Ballee Park \u0026 Ride?"

"Parking at Ballee Park \u0026 Ride is free of charge."

"When is Ballee Park \u0026 Ride busiest?"

"Ballee Park \u0026 Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm."

"When is Ballee Park \u0026 Ride quietest?"

"The quietest period for Ballee Park \u0026 Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Ballee Park & Ride Parking, Ballymena

Q: "What kind of car park is Ballee Park \u0026 Ride?"

"Ballee Park \u0026 Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by DfI Roads Service NI."

130 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: BT42 3DY
Capacity: ~130 spaces
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: DfI Roads Service NI

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Ballee Park & Ride, Ballymena.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Ballee Park & Ride

As a park and ride in Ballymena, Ballee Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With approximately 130 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. DfI Roads Service NI operates this car park.

When to Visit

Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. With 130 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Ballee Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 130 spaces, that is roughly 91 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 39 free. Quietest times: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Ballymena

With 20 car parks in Ballymena, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Ballee Park & Ride have?

Ballee Park & Ride in Ballymena has approximately 130 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Ballee Park & Ride?

Parking at Ballee Park & Ride is free of charge.

When is Ballee Park & Ride busiest?

Ballee Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.

When is Ballee Park & Ride quietest?

The quietest period for Ballee Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Ballee Park & Ride?

Ballee Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by DfI Roads Service NI.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0